Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars
SEBI circular HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 · 31 Jul 2026
Official title
Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
SEBI circular HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 · 31 Jul 2026
Official title
Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
Summary
Check the official recordThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted an extension for regulated entities to complete accessibility audits for digital platforms and remediate any findings identified during these audits. This decision follows representations from regulated entities requesting additional time to comply with provisions established in previous circulars regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. All other provisions stipulated in the referenced circulars remain unchanged and must be complied with by the regulated entities. The deadline for the conduct of accessibility audits and the remediation of findings is now October 31, 2026.
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CIRCULAR
HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 July 31, 2026
To, All Recognised Stock Exchanges All Recognised Clearing Corporations All Registered Depositories All Registered Intermediaries Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) BSE Limited (Investment Adviser Administration and supervisory body-IAASB) BSE Limited (Research Analysts Administration and supervisory body-RAASB)
Reference:
| Sr No | Circular No. | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/ 2025/111 | July 31, 2025 |
| 2 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/121 | August 29, 2025 |
| 3 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 | September 25, 2025 |
| 4 | HO/13/19/13(2)2025-ITD-1_VIAP/I/187/2025 | December 08, 2025 |
Subject: Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
Sir/Madam,
SEBI issued circulars on ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder-mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities (REs).
SEBI is in receipt of representations from REs requesting an extension of timeline to submit their compliance of provisions of the aforementioned circulars.
Based on the representations received and examination of the status of compliance of REs, the extension is granted for “Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the audit” by October 31, 2026.
All other provisions of the aforementioned circulars shall remain unchanged and shall be complied by REs.
This circular is being issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange of India Act, 1992, to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
This circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in under the category “Legal” and drop “Circulars”.
This circular is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
Milind Prabhakar Gajare Deputy General Manager Phone: 022-26449973 Email: milindg@sebi.gov.in